The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained considerable traction in geological and environmental discourse, though its formal recognition as a new epoch remains contentious. Proponents argue that human activities, particularly since the mid-20th century, have left a distinct and lasting imprint on the planet's stratigraphy, marked by radioactive isotopes from nuclear tests, microplastics, and elevated carbon dioxide levels. Conversely, skeptics contend that such markers are not yet globally uniform or sufficiently persistent to warrant a formal division of the geological timescale. This debate underscores a broader tension between scientific classification and the socio-political implications of acknowledging human impact as a defining force in Earth's history.
❓ 본문에서 설명된 인류세에 관한 주요 논쟁점은 무엇인가?
A. A) 인간의 활동이 환경에 측정 가능한 영향을 미치는지 여부.
B. B) 제안된 인류세의 지표들이 새로운 지질 시대를 정의하기에 충분히 뚜렷하고 일관된지 여부.
C. C) '인류세'라는 용어가 더 정확한 과학적 명칭으로 대체되어야 하는지 여부.
D. D) 인류세의 사회정치적 함의가 지질학적 증거보다 더 중요한지 여부.
✅ 正确答案
B) Whether the proposed markers of the Anthropocene are distinct and consistent enough to define a new geological epoch.
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